Zigzag for DDRT only?

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david1332

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Maybe I'm missing something but could someone please explain to me why the zigzag is recommended for use with DDRT only? I have one and have to admit it's WAY better than the old prusik + micro pulley, but I want the option for srt and want to make sure I don't have to buy a hitch hiker
 
It's not designed to take 100% of your weight. It will either bind or slip. Just add a rope wrench to the zig zag and you will have the right friction to make it work srt. The hitchhiker is nice but if you are used to the self tending of the zig zag I would get a rope runner.
 
Maybe I'm missing something but could someone please explain to me why the zigzag is recommended for use with DDRT only? I have one and have to admit it's WAY better than the old prusik + micro pulley, but I want the option for srt and want to make sure I don't have to buy a hitch hiker
Just get a rope wrench and use it with it

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